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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.93, 18.02 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.93, 18.02 and 11.93 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.93 : 18.02 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.93/18.02 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.93x = 18.02 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.93x = 214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.98/11.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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